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Wadduwa Tours and Travels

About Wadduwa

Wadduwa is a small tropical paradise located in the southwest of Sri Lanka. It is a perfect beach destination being only 35 kilometres from Colombo, an thus easily accessible, and boasts a long, golden sandy beach with crystal clear water. The beach itself is fringed with palm trees and makes a fantastic platform for unwinding in the sun watching the fishermen bringing in the day's catch. With its wealth of natural beauty, it isn't hard to see why Wadduwa is considered one of Sri Lanka's best coastal resorts.

Swimming, snorkelling and diving are all popular activities here as there is a plethora of gorgeous marine life to be discovered beneath the warm waves. However, if you want to do something more local then try and catch a local wedding ceremony. Hundreds of people get married here each year and it is a wonderfully colourful spectacle not to be missed. Another interesting feature of Wadduwa is the custom of using coconut fibre to make many different products such as brooms and carpets.

There are a couple of bars and restaurants as well as stores selling Sri Lankan handicrafts and jewellery. The village itself has all the charm of a traditional village with a distinctly laid-back atmosphere. There are very few amenities available at the village as daytime and evening activities are organised at the beach hotels and resorts themselves. The train ride along the coast from Wadduwa to the south is well worth doing. It takes you on a pleasant picturesque journey along palm fringed beaches and local villages.

Wadduwa Hotels

If you are planning a Wadduwa holiday, have a look at some of the accommodation that we recommend.
'Our Rating' indicates how we feel each property rates according to normal Western hotel standards. 'Local Rating' indicates how the property is categorised/rated locally:

The Blue Water Wadduwa

The Blue Water Wadduwa is a picturesque beach front hotel with stunning views and a gorgeous outdoor pool. All rooms are spacious and come kitted out with an array of modern conveniences. They also have delightful balconies and terraces, which look out on to the Indian Ocean. The hotel's restaurants serve a range of dishes including seafood and traditional local food. The hotel in on the beach in Wadduwa, which is situated on the western coast of Sri Lanka 35km south of Colombo.

Wadduwa Tailor made suggestions

Here are some of the recent tailor made itineraries we have created for our clients which include a visit to Wadduwa.

Life can be unpredictable and we understand that sometimes it’s necessary to change or delay your travel plans. With our LIFETIME DEPOSIT guarantee, you can book our Signature tours safe in the knowledge that if you’re unable to travel, your deposit is fully transferable and will be held for an unlimited time.

For all our tours and tailor-made holidays we provide you with a clear categorisation of all hotels we use. The REGIONAL CATEGORY indicates the local rating of each hotel in each respective country. We have also rated each hotel using OUR CATEGORY, which will be in line with generally accepted western hotel grading standards.

SimpleBasic hotels and simple accommodation is a no frills option with an adventurous authentic feel.

StandardStandard accommodation equates to a Western 3-star standard, always featuring en-suite rooms and usually a restaurant.

SuperiorSuperior accommodation equates to a Western 4-star standard, featuring en-suite rooms and usually a restaurant and often a swimming pool and/or a fitness centre.

DeluxeDeluxe accommodation equates to a Western 5-star standard, usually featuring spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre and an array of amenities, excellent service and customer care.

LavishLavish accommodation equates to a Western 5-star plus standard - the creme de la creme. Featuring spacious, en-suite rooms, a restaurant, swimming pool and fitness centre and an array of amenities, this accommodation is a cut above the rest. Sheer opulence!

OTG Independent

Tailored To Suit You

On this range you won’t be joining other travellers, but will be on your own private itinerary. Accommodation, pace of travel and the style of trip is tailored to your individual needs. From pre-priced packages available off the shelf to fully curated tailor-made holidays, this range also includes our selection of one-night stopovers, day-tours and short breaks.

The OTG Independent range gives you all the great service aspects of our Signature range with the flexibility to create a truly unique and bespoke holiday or adventure to a variety of destinations around the world.